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Date November 2018 Marks available 2 Reference code 18N.3.SL.tz0.7
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 3 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Apply Question number 7 Adapted from N/A

Question

Apply social learning theory to a novice who wants to learn from an experienced performer.

[2]
a.

Describe issues associated with the measurement of personality through questionnaires.

[3]
b.

Markscheme

novice learns through observing «paying attention to» the experienced teammate ✔

novice retains «through coding or images» the behaviours of the experienced teammate in memory ✔

novice reproduces/replicates/models behaviour of experienced teammate ✔

can have a positive or negative effect depending on the behaviours modelled ✔

a.

not all questionnaires are valid ✔

the context within which the questionnaires are used is important eg not appropriate for use in young children «when validated in adult samples» ✔

questionnaire administration could be in breach of confidentiality ✔

athletes may fake/falsify responses to conceal a perceived weakness ✔

use of results determines the effectiveness rather than the test itself, eg feedback given or knowledge of test administrator ✔

b.

Examiners report

Very well answered. Candidates clearly have a good grasp of the theory.

a.

The variance in answers here indicates that this particular assessment statement is taught very differently. I am concerned that many of the issues raised are not issues at all.

b.

Syllabus sections

Option B: Psychology of sports » B.1. Individual differences. » B.1.2. Discuss social learning theory and personality.
Option B: Psychology of sports » B.1. Individual differences.
Option B: Psychology of sports

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